about New PubMed....

You'll get the hang of it!!

You may have noticed that PubMed looks different.  New PubMed was introduced at the beginning of the year.  If you want to switch to the old version (or Legacy PubMed), click on the link at the top of the page.  PMIDs can still go into the top search box in New PubMed.  Enough librarians and other users complained, so they kept Single Citation Matcher, which can be found at the bottom of the page.  See image below for more guidance.

Here are links to training videos for New PubMed

Finding Articles by Journal
Finding Articles by Citation

Please direct questions to Kaitlyn or Noreen

Benefits of a Checklist

In his book, The Checklist Manifesto, Atul Gawande espouses the advantages of using checklists.  Many hospital departments have implemented checklists to become more efficient and reduce errors. 

We all know the Library is not dealing with life and death situations, but we can also benefit from the Nightly Tasks sheet.  Even if you feel that you can do your tasks without one, please start using a sheet every night!  That way, you will be reminded to lock the laptop cabinet, turn off the TVs, shut the staff room door, etc.

The binder contains blank Task Sheets.  If you see that the supply is running low, go ahead and make more copies.   Also, feel free to suggest a new task or reminder to add to the Nightly Tasks sheet.  Noreen & Kaitlyn are always happy to hear your feedback.

Laptop Procedures

It's always good to have a refresher on Laptop procedures!!

Check Out Procedures:

• Have client fill out Laptop Loan Agreement Form.  Complete Laptop Number, Power Cord Number & Mouse section.  Print & sign (or initial) the Check-Out section.  
• Put Form in appropriate spot in drawer.
• Check out Laptop to client in Sierra.

Check In Procedures:

• Make sure Laptop is powered OFF and that all parts are in the bag -- Laptop, Power Cord & Mouse.
• Check in Laptop in Sierra.
• Put Laptop back in cabinet.
• Complete Check In section of Laptop Loan Agreement Form. Put Form in appropriate spot in drawer.

Before the end of your shift, check the drawer for any agreements for checked-out Laptops. If any agreement forms remain, check cabinet to see if Laptops were returned.  If a Laptops is here, double-check the client's record in Sierra to be sure that the Laptop is check in and no longer on client's account.  If a Laptop is still checked out, look for the client in the Library.  If you cannot find the client before closing, leave the Laptop Loan Agreement Form on Noreen or Kaitlyn's desk with a note indicating that the Laptop was not returned.

If you have any questions, ask Noreen or Kaitlyn.